Information Skills Standards

There are several sets of standards that I use to help me create information skills lessons.  Standards are statements of goals about what students should learn and be able to do.  Information (or research) skills include many traditional library skills, such as how to use the computer catalog, but also include how to effectively and ethically use technology to create new information.  I use standards from three different sources to facilitate my lessons:  the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National School Library Standards, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Students, and the Common Core Standards.  I have provided outlines of the standards and links to the corresponding documents below.  

AASL National Library Standards for Learners, Librarians and Libraries

 The National School Library Standards are based around 6 Shared Foundations and Key Commitments and incorporate the four domains of Think, Create, Share and Grow. Click the following links to discover what these standards mean to you as a Parent, Teacher, or Administrator.

ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Standards for Students

My AASL Standards Webinar Series

Standards Overview

In Depth 3: Collaborate

In Depth 6: Engage

In Depth 1: Inquire

In Depth 4: Curate

In Depth 2: Include

In Depth 5: Explore